karmozijn

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Etymology

Early 16th century. From Middle French cramoisin, from Old French cramoisin, from Arabic قِرْمِز (qirmiz), from Classical Persian کرمست (kirmist).

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Noun

karmozijn n (uncountable)

  1. carmine
    Synonym: karmijn

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Descendants

  • Afrikaans: karmosyn